Australian team blazer for 1962 British Empire & Commonwealth Games, worn by Betty Cuthbert

Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Sporting uniform/Blazer
Date Used
1962
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Australian Team blazer worn by Betty Cuthbert at the Perth Games in 1962. The green blazer features an embroidered coat-of-arms, scroll with embroidered lettering 'AUSTRALIA', and lettering below that reads, 'BRITISH E & C GAMES/ PERTH 1962/ ATHLETICS' on the breast pocket. Inside the inner, right pocket is a label with the maker's name 'David Jones' and 'BETTY CUTHBERT' in typed print.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 700 W: 680mm (H: 27 9/16 W: 26 3/4")
0 - Whole: H: 700 W: 480 D: 10mm (H: 27 9/16 W: 18 7/8 D: 3/8")
Media/Materials
Wool
Terylene
Embroidery thread
Associated Event
VIIth British Empire & Commonwealth Games 1962; 1962; Perth, Western Australia
Associated Person
Date Used
1962
Location
In storage
Registration No
1996.3175.3
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Betty Cuthbert.

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